Pulled over: Question about cops and motorcycles

[Sun Baked]

The fender is likely a regulation in the motor vehicle code requiring either fenders or splash guards on each wheel.

Probably won't see it in the motorcycle specific code, since it is covered by the general motor vehicle laws.

Most places used to pull people over decades ago for fender violations on cars and motorcycles for failure to cover enough of the tire, now it probably isn't a well know or even imposed violation except for the cops running checks on tuner vehicles.

 

[spinnerlys]

I have always wondered that but I bet they would not let you legally register the car in the state until you fix it. You are required by law in most states to register you car there if you will be there longer than so many months out of the year.

But if you just want to travel through it? That shouldn't take longer than three days with most states I suppose. That would be quite a hassle to register for every state.

 

[racer1441]

Get the fender fixed ASAP. Warning or not, one thing I can guarantee is that cops gossip. I've been in that world, and they are worst than little old laddies.

Other cops around now know about you and that very distinctive bike.

 

[dukebound85]

Get the fender fixed ASAP. Warning or not, one thing I can guarantee is that cops gossip. I've been in that world, and they are worst than little old laddies.

Other cops around now know about you and that very distinctive bike.

effing a. I wouldnt mind as much except nearly EVERY sport bike out here does not have a fender and alot don't even have plate illumination

 

[Rodimus Prime]

But if you just want to travel through it? That shouldn't take longer than three days with most states I suppose. That would be quite a hassle to register for every state.

Well a while ago I look at CA and TX laws regarding it. I want to say both set it at 3-4 months with an exceptions for things like students.

Students I want to say in both states have blanked waves that they are not required to registered in the respect states.
I want to say the reason for the 3-4 months is to allow for internships and short term work assignments.
I am willing to bet most states have laws a lot like TX and CA in that case.

 

[Sun Baked]

However, some states like Arizona may let it slide with all the snowbirds coming down from Canada -- when you call and ask the DMV.

But Maricopa county and the cities within actively enforce ticketing non-residents with registration/insurance violations. Not letting them slide for failing to register and insure the vehicles here when they've been living here for 30 days.

Really not a problem unless you get a photo radar, traffic, or parking ticket and are entered into the system as a violator.

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As above with the fender offender, if you annoy a cop enough to remember you, they pull you over again if they still see the violation later.

As with most things, what the DMV may let slide is meaningless when the cop has his ticket book out.

The DMV may say you don't need to do something of let a vehicle pass inspection, but they also don't write the violations.

 

[dukebound85]

out.

The DMV may say you don't need to do something of let a vehicle pass inspection, but they also don't write the violations.

A cop can not write violations for laws that don't exist. Seeing as how abate of colorado, the dmv, and many other websites of co make no reference to this fender law as far as I can tell make me think the cop was possibly from another state where such laws were in the books....unless I am mistaken. I have written to abate of coloardo to see if they can point me to any such law and if not, will go down to the PD and ask them to show me

 

[RedReplicant]

A cop can not write violations for laws that don't exist. Seeing as how abate of colorado, the dmv, and many other websites of co make no reference to this fender law as far as I can tell make me think the cop was possibly from another state where such laws were in the books....unless I am mistaken. I have written to abate of coloardo to see if they can point me to any such law and if not, will go down to the PD and ask them to show me

There is no law requiring a rear hugger though... but I can see them doing something about a mudflap law.
http://www.colocode.com/ftcollins/traffic/fortcollins_traffic.htm#14075

1407.5 Splash guards - when required.Go to the top

(1) As used in this Section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) Splash guard means mud flaps, rubber, plastic or fabric aprons, or other devices directly behind the rear-most wheels, designed to minimize the spray of water and other substances to the rear.

(b) Splash guards must, at a minimum, be wide enough to cover the full tread of the tires being protected, hang perpendicular from the vehicle not more than ten (10) inches above the surface to the street or highway when the vehicle is empty, and generally maintain their perpendicular relationship under normal driving conditions.

however, looking through the CRS ( http://www.michie.com/colorado/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp= )

(3) This section does not apply to:

(a) Passenger-carrying motor vehicles registered pursuant to section 42-3-305 (2);

Which

(2) Fees for the annual registration of passenger-carrying motor vehicles shall be as follows:

(a) Motorcycles, two dollars and twenty-five cents;

So I mean it looks like that law doesn't apply if your bike is registered legally in Colorado. Challenge the police if it becomes an issue.

 

[dukebound85]

The local ABATE chapter here in CO got back to me and never heard of such a law pertaining to motorcycles

 

[GoCubsGo]

The only law I see broken here is the one where you decided to park your crotch rocket next to cruisers. Lucky you got out there alive.

 

[dukebound85]

The only law I see broken here is the one where you decided to park your crotch rocket next to cruisers. Lucky you got out there alive.

Haha no kidding right? But nah, that group was really nice